“Because it was the Brandon Routh, that Superman era. And I thought, ‘I could totally see that guy as a superhero.’”

Pratt quipped: “The casting director did not agree.”

He added: “It just goes to show - it’s all divinely planned so if it’s not working out in the moment, have faith that it might work out in the future.

“The no that you get today might be a more powerful yes in the future.”

As the audience applauded the inspirational sentiment, he added: “I’m glad I wasn’t that Superman!”

That particular series has since been rebooted once again, now with Henry Cavill in the title role.

His next appearance is widely believed to be in Justice League at the end of 2017, although this remains shrouded in secrecy - he doesn't appear in the trailer or any marketing materials, given the fate he was seen apparently meeting in Batman V Superman.

And with DC's output struggling to latch on with fans and critics lately, it seems everything worked out just fine for Pratt anyway.